Are nicotine pouches illegal in France?

Yes. Nicotine pouches are banned in France. Since April 2026 even having one in your pocket is illegal.

Decree 2025-898 of 5 Sep 2025 (JO 6 Sep 2025): import, possession, sale, purchase and use banned from 1 Apr 2026. Conseil d'Etat summary order 22 Dec 2025 suspended only manufacture/export; merits decision no. 509446 of 13 Jul 2026 upheld the sale/acquisition/use ban as proportionate and referred only the export/intra-EU question to the CJEU (Kohen Avocats, 4 Oct 2026; ministry answer 10 Sep 2026: 'la norme reste applicable'). service-public.fr updated 12 Mar 2026. Official: service-public.gouv.fr A18450 (updated 12 Mar 2026): from 1 Apr 2026 nicotine pouches banned - use, purchase, possession, sale.

Source: service-public.fr, Mar 2026

Banned (11)Restricted (5)Allowed

France is one of 11 countries where nicotine pouches are banned, and 5 more restrict them.
Its neighbours: banned in 1 of 8 (Belgium).
In Europe: banned in 6 of 39 countries.